On January 28, 2026, the U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska ruled against the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) regarding the agency’s handling of EB-1A (extraordinary ability) petitions. In the case of Mukherji v. Miller, the court granted summary judgment in favor of the petitioner, vacating USCIS’s denial of the I-140 petition and instructing the agency to approve it.
Key Details:
- Court ruling date: January 28, 2026
- Case: Mukherji v. Miller
- Court: U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska
- Outcome: USCIS must approve the EB-1A petition
This ruling could have significant implications for other applicants seeking EB-1A visas, as it sets a precedent for challenging USCIS’s decisions. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: @murthylawfirm